Little Momo, The Brave by Chelsea Penafort

Little Momo, the Brave

Suitable for: Ages 4–8 (Read-aloud)
Genre: Picture Storybook
Themes: Kindness, Courage, Identity, Family,
Friendship, Adventure, Wildlife, Emotional
Growth

Momo is a little monkey with a big heart and even
bigger dreams. When no one in the Monkey Trees
believes in her, Momo leaps into the unknown -
and finds adventure with an unexpected friend.
Rooted in Malaysian wildlife, Little Momo, the Brave is a heartwarming tale that
celebrates the courage to follow your dreams, step outside your comfort zone, and
stay true to yourself - even when others don’t understand.
A perfect story for growing gentle hearts and bold spirits.

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS
• Introduces young readers to two endangered Malaysian species: the Dusky
Leaf Monkey and the Malayan Tiger
• Empowering themes of kindness, self-trust, and emotional resilience
• Promotes emotional literacy through adventure
• Debut title from emerging Southeast Asian author-illustrator duo

Details:

• 40 pages | Softcover | Saddle-stitched binding

• English language

• Printed in Malaysia

• Premium full-color pages

• Age range: 4–7

Why Parents Love It:
✔️ Malaysian-made by local creators
✔️ Vibrant illustrations
✔️ Themes of courage, family, and nature
✔️ Educational wildlife feature at the back
✔️ Great gift idea!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chelsea Penafort is an advocate for self-expression through movement, language
and art. After beginning her career in law, she made a bold pivot toward creativity
and storytelling. She now teaches yoga in Kuala Lumpur, runs a micro-art gallery
called Bad Bxtch, and tutors children in reading comprehension and creative writing.
“Little Momo, the Brave” is her debut children’s book - a cheeky and charming tale
inspired by Malaysia’s jungles that celebrates the courage it takes to honour your
dreams.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Nelson Lip hails from Tawau, Sabah.
He graduated from the One Academy and is currently working as a freelance
illustrator. He is actively involved in various children book illustration projects in
collaboration with organizations such as UNICEF Malaysia, World Vision Malaysia,
Doctors Without Borders – Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), Harvard School of
Public Health and Wizarding World. Nelson loves nature. He is an active social media user @nelsonlip

ISBN: 9786299605508